Lone Star State shines on relocation report

For the ninth straight year, Texas has earned the top spot on a list of states with the most net new relocations, meaning more people moved to the state than left it.

Allied Van Lines’ Magnet States Report, which uses the company’s internal moving data to track U.S. migration patterns, showed that Texas had a net relocation gain of 1,914 families last year.

To generate the annual report, the Chicago-based moving company calculates the difference between inbound moves and outbound moves the company performs.

“Texas has been a strong relocation destination for the last decade,” Dallas Allied agent Randy Moore, said in a statement. “We’ve seen newcomers from every area of the country find a home in Texas, whether it’s for the weather, business or retirement.”

Rounding out the top five magnet states were Florida, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado.

The top five outbound states were New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey.

The following chart breaks down each state’s outbound and inbound moves: